Iodomarin 200

Iodomarin 200 is a thyroid-stimulating agent that is used in cases of thyroid dysfunction or iodine deficiency.

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Indications Iodomarin 200

Iodomarin 200 is prescribed as a prophylactic agent after surgical removal of goiter to prevent relapse of the disease, after therapy with thyroid hormones, in case of insufficient iodine intake into the body with food and nutrition, in case of enlargement of the thyroid gland (in adults and children) without impairment of its function.

The drug is also recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women to prevent the development of iodine deficiency.

Release form

Iodomarin 200 is available in tablet form.

Pharmacodynamics

Iodomarin 200 consists of inorganic iodine, which, when it enters the thyroid gland, is oxidized and converted into elemental iodine and becomes part of the thyroid hormones, which helps to normalize its functions.

Pharmacokinetics

Iodomarin 200 is absorbed in the intestines fairly quickly after administration and penetrates into all tissues and fluids of the body. Iodine is excreted mainly by the kidneys, to a lesser extent by the lungs and with feces.

Dosing and administration

Iodomarin 200 should be taken as prescribed by a doctor in recommended doses.

For prevention, 1/2 - 1 tablet per day is prescribed; for newborns and children under 12 years old - 1/4 - 1/2 tablet per day.

Pregnant and lactating women: 1 tablet per day.

For prevention, the drug is usually taken for six months or more; it is often required to take it on a regular basis.

For the treatment of goiter (enlargement of the neck in the area of the Adam's apple), adults under 45 years of age are prescribed 1.5 - 2.5 tablets per day, newborns, children and adolescents - 1-2 tablets per day.

The course of treatment is from 2-4 weeks (for newborns) to 6 months or more (for children, adolescents and adults).

Use Iodomarin 200 during pregnancy

Pregnant women are recommended to take Iodomarin 200 only in prescribed doses. Iodine has the ability to penetrate the placenta and its excess can provoke developmental abnormalities and thyroid dysfunction in the fetus.

Contraindications

Iodomarin 200 is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to iodine preparations, hyperthyroidism, Duhring's disease, and toxic thyroid adenoma.

Side effects Iodomarin 200

Iodomarin 200, as a rule, does not cause side effects during prophylactic use, but in some cases, increased thyroid function and increased hormone levels are observed.

In rare cases, angioedema and other hypersensitivity reactions develop after taking the drug.

Also possible are manifestations of iodism (swelling of the nasal mucosa, urticaria, skin rashes, itching, anaphylactic shock, etc.), increased heart rate, tremors, irritability, sleep disturbances, increased sweating, pain in the digestive organs, diarrhea.

Use of the drug in high doses can provoke an increase in the level of thyroid hormones and goiter.

Overdose

Iodomarin 200 after exceeding the recommended dosage may cause a change in the color of the mucous membranes (darkening), vomiting (when eating food with starch, the vomit may be blue), abdominal pain, dehydration, shock. In some cases, there was a decrease in the lumen of the esophagus.

Fatalities have been reported after taking very high doses of the drug.

In some cases, iodine intoxication developed (metallic taste in the mouth, swelling and irritation of the mucous membranes).

Iodine in high doses can activate latent inflammatory processes (tuberculosis).

Nervous overexcitement, acne or bullous rashes, and fever are possible.

Interactions with other drugs

Iodomarin 200 should be taken with caution with drugs containing lithium or potassium-retaining drugs (diuretics), as there is a risk of developing goiter, increased potassium levels in the blood, and increased thyroid function.

Salts and esters of chloric acid and potassium salt of thiocyanic acid reduce the absorption of iodine by the thyroid gland, while drugs with thyroid-stimulating hormones increase it.

When taken simultaneously with antithyroid drugs (prescribed to treat hyperthyroidism), a mutual weakening effect is observed.

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Storage conditions

Iodomarin 200 should be stored in a special place, away from small children. The storage temperature should not exceed 25°C.

Special instructions

Instructions for use

Iodomarin 200 contains iodide (inorganic iodine), which is necessary for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland. The drug is used when there is a lack of iodine in the body, which leads to an increase in the thyroid gland, after the removal of the goiter.

Prescribed at 1/2 – 1 tablet per day.

This medicine is suitable for adults and children, including newborns, pregnant and lactating mothers.

Compound

Iodomarin 200 contains 262 mcg of potassium iodide – the required daily dose for an adult. The preparation also contains excipients (gelatin, magnesium stearate, lactose manohydrat, etc.).

Application

Iodomarin 200 is recommended for children, teenagers, pregnant and lactating women, especially those living in areas with iodine deficiency or high radiation levels.

Pills

Iodomarin 200 tablets are an effective means of preventing and treating diseases that develop due to iodine deficiency in the body. It is especially advisable for people living in areas with low iodine levels in the environment or with increased radiation background.

Iodine deficiency in pregnant women may result in the development of congenital anomalies in the child, and the risk of spontaneous abortion and fetal death in the womb increases.

In adults and children, iodine deficiency and thyroid dysfunction affect mental activity, cause an enlarged thyroid gland and changes in the shape of the neck, and reduce physical activity.

How to take?

Iodomarin 200 contains the daily dose of iodine for an adult, so adults, children over 12 years old, pregnant and lactating women are recommended to take one tablet of the drug.

Newborns and children under 12 years of age are given 1/4 or 1/2 tablet (for convenience, you can use a drug with a lower iodine content, for example, iodomarin 100).

The tablet should be taken after meals with plenty of water. For newborns and small children, the drug can be crushed and added to food or drink.

How much to take?

For prevention, Iodomarin 200 is taken in a course that must be determined by a specialist. Usually, newborns are prescribed a course of administration no longer than 2 weeks, adults from six months and more.

Analogue of Iodomarin 200

Preparations with a similar effect to Iodomarin 200: Iodide, Iodostin, Microiodide, Potassium iodide, Antistrumin.

Price

Iodomarin 200 is sold in pharmacies at a price of 80 to 200 UAH.

Reviews

Iodomarin 200 has mostly positive reviews. The convenience of taking it (once a day), its effectiveness and safety are noted.

Patients note an improvement in the condition of the entire body after starting to take Iodomarin.

Iodomarin 200 helps to replenish the lack of iodine in the body, as well as normalize the functioning of the thyroid gland.

The drug should be taken with caution by elderly patients, as well as pregnant and lactating women. It is important to adhere to the dosage prescribed by the attending physician to avoid the development of adverse reactions.

Shelf life

Shelf life is 36 months from the date of manufacture.